The leisure marine market is moving fast on materials, propulsion and digital systems. Every November Amsterdam concentrates suppliers, yards and tech vendors for an intensive commercial run.
Metstrade 2026 stages at RAI International Exhibition and Congress Centre and highlights participation from more than 140 countries according to official sources. That international mix makes pre-event planning essential for teams that want to prioritise meetings and technical conversations.
Practical information for Metstrade 2026 at RAI Amsterdam
The show runs from 17 to 19 November 2026 at RAI International Exhibition and Congress Centre. The event website provides the exhibitor portal and floor plan to book meetings and check the exhibitor list. Use the exhibitor portal to lock appointments and to map your itinerary inside the venue.
Specialist zones listed for Metstrade 2026
Official areas include Marina and Yard, Superyacht, Construction Materials, Foiling Technology, Startups and country pavilions. Signature items of the on-site program are the DAME Design Awards and The Superyacht Forum, which focus attention on design and the large yacht segment.
Company profiles and commercial focus at Metstrade 2026
Expect a mix of component manufacturers, boatyards, marina operators and marine technology providers. The specialist zones suggest emphasis on structural materials, foiling solutions and systems aimed at superyacht and marina markets.
The declared international reach from more than 140 countries indicates opportunities for export and partnerships that require coordination on logistics and compliance.
Preparing B2B prospecting for Metstrade 2026
- Use the exhibitor portal to identify and contact targets ahead of arrival and schedule fixed meeting slots.
- Prepare compact digital dossiers with technical sheets and short demo videos reachable via QR code to speed up follow ups.
- Set daily contact targets and classify prospects by decision stage to prioritise walk-in demos versus negotiation sessions.
- Print a simplified floor plan with key zones marked to reduce transit time inside RAI and cluster meetings by hall.
- If exhibiting, allocate fixed demo times to attract qualified visitors rather than relying on incidental footfall.
Closing note and official link
Metstrade 2026 remains focused on applied solutions for the leisure marine supply chain and on commercial interactions under tight schedules. Registration, exhibitor information and the floor plan are available at http://www.metstrade.com. Arrive with a booked agenda to turn visits into concrete business outcomes.
